Dominican University of California's published cost of attendance is $71,751. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,572, middle-income families pay around $30,313, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,317.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $71,751 |
| Tuition and Fees | $52,161 |
| Room and Board | $16,191 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$36,418 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $35,333 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,572 |
| $30–48k | $29,275 |
| $48–75k | $30,313 |
| $75–110k | $35,343 |
| $110k+ | $43,317 |
Dominican University of California's published cost of attendance is $71,751. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,572, middle-income families pay around $30,313, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,317. Azimuth ranks Dominican University of California #1350 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dominican University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university evaluates demonstrated financial need to determine aid eligibility. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,119; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $95,437, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dominican University of California earn median 4-year earnings of $95,437, placing Dominican University of California in the 93.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $33,304 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 99.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dominican University of California #27 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 115 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $149,622, ranked #4 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 45 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $88,913, ranked #48 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 44 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $75,913, ranked #24 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,339, ranked #70 nationally in its major.
